Setlist: 0:34 Heading out to the highway 4:55 Metal Gods 9:27 Breaking the law 12:31 You got another thing comin' 22:26 motorcycle :D 22:53 Hell bent for leather 27:30 Diamonds and Rust 31:08 Victim of Changes Enjoy :D
MASTERUDY Castillo You sure? Looks more like the better broadcast TV analog cameras of the period to me. I don't notice any film grain at all. But that's just nit picking.
***** What? 1983 had much higher audio quality than 2015. Source material is crap in 2015, and home audio reproduction is garbage. In 1983, many houses had at least a quality receiver and a decent set of loudspeakers.
BillyBob Hammer The problem is when technology got cheaper to produce. Nowadays you just need to know what to buy. In recorded music, the usual problem is no dynamics because people think compression is actually a good thing. Even with modern releases, depending on what you get, the vinyl versions haven't been touched with that modern nonsense. But that's the fault of the people that think compression is actually a good thing, the same audio could have been put on cd but they don't want it that way. :/ I believe koolaidman9922 said this is good quality for 1983 compared to less professional live videos from this time. I'd love for Metallica shows from this year to be recorded like this.
So glad I was going to concerts back then. Besides all the scrappy 80s music, we had the best Heavy Metal concerts...Maiden, Priest, Saxon, Metallica , Ozzy, Dio,Motoelrhead all in their prime...Best time to be alive
Going to Chicago May 1 to see them at Rosemont theater Illinois and then going to Kalamazoo Michigan to see them at the event events wing center. Oh yeah baby Judas Priest forever flying in from California you got that right?
This is one of the best live priest I've ever seen. Wow, top shape vocals, tight as hell bass and beat and rocking guitars...Priest at their prime! Thanks for sharing! 1: Heading out to the highway 2: Metal Gods 3: Breaking the law 4: You've got another thing coming 5: Hell bent for leather 6: Diamonds and rust 7: Victim of changes
Well, that was way back in fkng 1983. Up to now I am still waiting for any other people/bands to bring around such sort of music, feelings, power and dedication! Now it's up to you each individual, after 40 years, to BREAK the ....
all these men that hate on this band because Rob is gay .. are in the Closet !! Who cares about the sexual choice of anyone that Rocks like Priest!!!!! or anyone else .......
dude , what's really funny is all the " manly men " who dressed like a gay biker to look not gay , an look more manly, lol, there really weren't too many people who knew back then , i certainly didn't , and i was around for it
i/m not tryin to insult bikers, just sayin it's all the guys i knew who would dress like that because they thought it made them look more like "real men", just the irony is really funny , because they didn't realise he was a london leather boy
***** (and to Warren 552011 too) Dave Holland was convicted in 2004 of indecency with a disabled lad whom he was giving drumming lessons to and was sentenced to 8 years. He was believed to have been released in 2012. He still denies the offence(s) and has said that he is preparing to write at some length to give his side of the story but the evidence was thoroughly unpleasant. Regarding Rob Halford's sexuality - that was an open secret when I got into Hard Rock/Metal in about 1982 (I'm 48 now - time flies...) and it wasn't a problem but I have to say that since then I've had heaps of problems from homosexuals as an adult and the news here in the UK is full of stories of homosexual men molesting boys in historic criminal cases dating back decades and Dave Holland is one such (he is open about his bisexuality). Its not PC to say it but many homosexual men have a thoroughly unpleasant and arrogant attitude as I can personally testify from bitter experience. I'm not suggesting of course that Rob Halford is this type of individual and I've always been an immense fan of his and the band as a whole and people's private sexual behaviour with consenting adults is just that and not an issue for most people myself included but one's view is tainted of gays for the reasons I've outlined. I'm also a fan of most types of rock and increasingly classical music as I've got older and as a Kate Bush fan and given that Rolf Harris contributed to two of her albums it was especially galling to hear of his predatory attitude towards young girls (he was sentenced to about three years - I can't remember the exact figure) but like Dave Holland his musical contributions cannot be erased from the master tapes even if this were desirable. I only became aware of the Divinyls as a backpacker around Australia in 1989 and sexy,sensual Chrissy Amphlett singing about "a fine line between pleasure and pain" - oohh!! It was sad to hear of her passing as it was of Jan Kuhnemund of my favourite all-female rock band Vixen whom I love to bits and many other rockers who have left us in recent times. Oh well, keep defending the faith people!!!
anybody else go this show? what a day, huh? god, i miss those many great rock shows at irvine meadows, the forum, long beach, etc...life was good in so cal back in the day for rock concerts...from 1982 thru 1995 i must have gone to 100+ shows!
This was recorded in 1983.! I believe that I was there? I can't find out if it was recorded in the San Bernardino mountains?? It sure looks like it! It was the US festival in 1983. Called Woodstock West! I was there!!!! 3 days! I just can't remember if the Priest was there? And, this video Rocks Metal!!!! The Priests Rocks!!!!!!👍♥️🎼✌️😀🎉.......
Yeah, So. Cal Ricked and Rolled in those years!!!! I lived there from 78-86... I tell folks it wasn't somewhere I lived in my life ,.jt was a lifetime!!!!! Southern California Ricked in thise days!!! I miss it often 🎉😮😢😂😂😂 memories....
Yeah USCI...I saw a couple shiws there. Early eightues...INLY time I took a Limo to a show. Fiur if us ...Don Henley and Santana I believe??? But yeah the Meadows...great place to see an outdoor show!!!!👍✌️♥️🎼🎶🎶🤗😊🎉
I was there on this Sunday only. Lived in Highland CA at the time. About 13 miles away from Devore, where this all happened. I was 19 years old, They opened with Hellion / Electric eye and then right into riding on the wind and Heading out to the Highway so this isn’t exactly the full set. But thanks for posting . Order of appearance was Quiet Riot, Motley Crue, Ozzy(first show with Jake) Judas Priest, Triumph, Scorpions and Van Halen. 20 bucks per ticket. Still have two T-shirts and my ticket stub. They eventually built a concert venue on the same spot that opened under the name Blockbuster Pavilion (as in the video rental store) I saw many shows there including Ozzfests, one with Ozzy and another with Sabbath until I left CA in 2005. Good times.
Grew up in Chicago started seeing Judas Priest in 1976 sad wings of Destiny tour all the way through now currently I live in the city of Angels beautiful California going to see them in Chicago on May 1 at the Rosemont theater, invincible shield tour and going to Kalamazoo Michigan on May 4 to see them as well. Long live Judas Priest, my friend. Oh yeah, the worlds greatest metal band ever yes oh yeah.
Judas Priest always sound great live. I've seen them over the last four decades and they don't disappoint. Was at this show too and man was it hot that Memorial Day weekend over thirty years ago.
I goota know brother! Was this recorded at the US Festival in San Bernardino...if so I was therf for that 3 day,Woodstock West.😊 But, was the Priest there? And, was this that recording???😊🎉👍✌️♥️🎼🎶🎵
See children? They are really able to play the music live what they recorded on their albums! Nothing too fancy, just pure and awesome heavy metal! They are the real musicians, not the ones you are worshiping so badly these days... And no, I'm not an old fella, just someone, who love real music...
earlier today i watched a video of priest 2014 victim of changes,... the quality sucked, but if you listen, you can still hear rob hitting some of those notes!!....throw bieber in a mosh pit!!
Warren552011 Thanks! And yes, I was not meant Judas Priest used autotune. They are just talented musicians, thats what they did/do for a living. These days, no matter if you have no talent, but you have protection, you can become a wealthy man. But it is just because of the stupidity of people, that helps these musicians.
I was 17 years old when this was shot and I was hanging onto the rail at the front of the stage. The day was a total roaster...with the only shade on that field being at the front of the stage (under the lighting gantry) or in the shadow of the control booth off in the distance. The air hung heavy with the smell of dust, heat, suntan oil and pot. I had forgotten just how good some of the bands that played this show sounded live...and how vivid everything was. We all knew that Rob was gay back then, even though he wasn't "out". It didn't matter. He kicked ass then and kicks ass now. Thanks for posting this! It's an awesome memory that came flooding back in while watching it!
I saw JP in Vancouver 1979, Seattle 1981 and Toronto in October 1982. Absolute heavy metal brilliance, they and Van Halen were the two best bands in the world in the early '80's. Yes that's Dave Holland on drums here.
This band is the fondation of heavy metal as we know it today. Yeah, the lead singer is gay but no one cares because he kicks ass and doesn't shove his sexuality in anyones face! Who fucking cares ??!!
Saw this concert in a small, intimate arena. It was INTENSE. When they rolled the motorcycle out, it shook the whole building, and nobody could breathe. So we lit out lighters.
4☆20☆2024. Just excellence in synchronicity. Better live than the recorded versións. Dave Holland beating on the drums, K.K. and Glenn in unison and Rob Halford prowling on the stage hitting every note on cue and in tone. 4☆20☆2024
He's fking Rob Halford for fux sake. Age six yet inevitable, for all ov us. As long as he continues to grace every stage on Earth, he gives his all against all adversity. Give him your respect.
I saw these dudes back then on their Screaming tour and it was one of the top 3 loudest and clear concerts I've been to in my life.AC-DC is another one along with Pink Floyd.The bass was just shakin your body and every hit of the bass drum felt like you were getting smacked, it was fantastic. My ears rang for a whole day after that.
00:36 Heading Out To The higway 04:57 Metal Gods 09:25 Breaking The Law 12:26 You've Got Another Thing Comin 23:00 Hell Bent For Leather 27:30 Diamonds & Rust 31:08 Victim of Changes
I was at this concert at Glen Helen park in San Berdo.... Priest was incredible, but I thought the Scorpions absolutely killed it. That being said, was the best Cali concert I had ever seen... and I saw Deep Purple on their Perfect Stranger Reunion tour in Long Beach...
Damn! That's an amazing concert lineup. The only thing that would have made it better for me would have been seeing Iron Maiden when Paul Di'anno was in his prime. Bruce did some truly amazing stuff and the band was more commercially successful during his tenure, but I still prefer Paul.
Bill Mason I love many of their songs during Paul's days as front man, but I have to say that Bruce is a better singer IMO. There was a live album--Live Killers, I think--that was just awesome!
Sigh Co. Bassist I can totally respect opinions on both sides of the coin regarding Iron Maiden front men. My preference for Paul has a lot to do with the punk element the band had during his tenure. I liked the rougher edge he brought to their music and presentation. Both were great front men though, and Bruce has aged much more gracefully.
1. Heading Out To The Highway 2. Metal Gods 3. Breaking The Law 4. You've Got Another Thing Comin' 5. Hell Bent For Leather 6. Diamonds And Rust 7. Victim of changes this is metal perfection.. down the hats to Metal Gods!!!
This is the most insane shit I've ever read. Literally any of his contemporaries are better. This is such mediocre metal that does not stand the test of time.
He's one of the top five for sure, but greatest? Come on. You didn't hear Dio or Bruce Dickinson not staying in tune. Halford misses the note multiple times during one song.
Sounds and musicians from late 60's through mid 80's will never be outdone. So much talent on the road full time - man did they ever learn their chops! And the cream just kept rising. Keep trying youngsters the bar has been set VERY high!
This not the full show. The complete setlist is this: The Hellion Electric Eye Riding on the Wind Heading Out to the Highway Metal Gods Breaking the Law Diamonds & Rust (Joan Baez cover) Victim of Changes Living After Midnight The Green Manalishi (With the Two Pronged Crown) (Fleetwood Mac cover) Screaming for Vengeance You've Got Another Thing Comin' Hell Bent for Leather
A great performance, Rob Alford and the whole band at their peak right here is right. Oh my God just moved to LA in 1983 for that one you better believe it Judas Priest forever invincible shield tour 2024. Heading to Chicago May 1 to see him at Rosemont theater and then going to Kalamazoo Michigan to see the May 4 event swing center…✔️😎
Amazing quality for a video from over 30 years ago. This band just rocked it hard, would love to have a time machine and go to this show :) Because you can't see anything like this ion 2015 anymore.
I was there on Heavy Metal Sunday, Memorial Day Weekend 1983. Man I was 17 years old at the time, where does the time go? It was a GREAT experience to have been at the "US" Festival '83. ROCK ON!!!!
Judas Priest is a real classic heavy metal band, I fucking love these guys! Never getting tired of listening to good old JP! Rob is a Metal God, and will always be! When im watching these live sets, I want so badly to invent a time machine to go back in time just to see these magnificent rockers to do what they love most: TO ROCK THE WORLD!
They should've played later in the day, with the Scorpions. Moved VanHalen out of the headliner spot, made Judas Priest and The Scorpions closing acts. Now, it's hotter than hell, the sun is in the eyes of the crowd. Good time for the VanHalen clown show. Let the bands that came to play on the highest level have the better night spots!
I agree, VH was wasted by the time they finally hit the stage and people were filing out in a hurry. The Scorps, Priest and Triumph all blew Van Halen away.
marshjvm I saw VH in my hometown, David Lee Roth only sang 1/2 the lyrics & not always in synch with the music. That's why I will always give credit to bands that put effort into their live show. Queen at Live Aid, another band that showed up to deliver!
Saw priest the other night what an incredible band . Victim of changes is my top song absolutely cracking its there with stairway/ bohemian/ the chain and albatross iconic masterpieces. Thank goodness there is a Rob halford in this world what a human being .
Damn does he look different from back then. I know people age but holy shit he doesn't look like himself whatsoever except the eyes. All he does now is sing into the mic with his head down with shades on and a cane. I saw him on golden gods awards and almost cried. Here he is into it and looking at his fans, smiling and loving life. I miss the old Rob :( Still bad ass. Rock on dude.
Yeah, I get the feeling that he's more interested in focusing on the lyrics and his singing, instead of the audience and the rest of the band. He still kicks ass tho.
si no lo sabes cantar con la cabeza abajo aprieta sus pulmones dándole mas potencia a la vos muchos usan esa técnica para cantar sin ánimos de ofender saludos
Eduardo Cassiano Rob's voice is shot. He admitted it during the end of Halford Resurrection Tour, on his site that he no longer can do much of the JP work without a growl. There is no vibratto and soul left in his voice, today. Time to retire. He sounds terrible here because of drugs and heavy drinking during the US Festival.
I'll take an older Halford with half his old range and Priest with Ritchie over any young scruffy lookin' act "in their prime" anytime and gladly throw my money at them! The charisma and stage presence this band has never ages. This is why they are so respected by their peers. I hope they never quit.
I was there with backstage passes and I can be seen in the area between the stage and the fence taking pictures. I had gone to the show for three bands but all were incredible. Judas blew the crowd into dust. The Scorpions and VH were also beyond belief.
I was lucky enough to be at this event. The two bands with dual guitarists sounded tons better than the single guitar guys. Priest and Scorpions were the best on that day, with Triumph a close third.
Niesamowity koncert rok 83 jeszcze mnie na świecie nie było. Ależ to były czasy jak dla mnie na dzisiejsze standardy to jest Kosmos tak kosmos i nie widzę tego inaczej😊
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If you were partying in 83 with the ladies that new all the words, Life was good!
Hell yes!! 👍🏻
and a whole bunch of people were born because their moms and dads were here...lol
My first concert. Age 15. Told my parents I was going camping. Been playing in bands ever since. All hail the Metal Gods \m/
❤😂🎉 2 years older than me ❤
Setlist:
0:34 Heading out to the highway
4:55 Metal Gods
9:27 Breaking the law
12:31 You got another thing comin'
22:26 motorcycle :D
22:53 Hell bent for leather
27:30 Diamonds and Rust
31:08 Victim of Changes
Enjoy :D
Thanks
You're a saint
Roguskyy Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You're all welcome :).
What happend to Electric Eyes ?? the song Opening
This is actually great quality for 1983
Good point!
MASTERUDY Castillo You sure? Looks more like the better broadcast TV analog cameras of the period to me. I don't notice any film grain at all. But that's just nit picking.
***** Just the snare is bit "crappy"........but yes......it KICKS ASS ^_^
***** What? 1983 had much higher audio quality than 2015. Source material is crap in 2015, and home audio reproduction is garbage. In 1983, many houses had at least a quality receiver and a decent set of loudspeakers.
BillyBob Hammer The problem is when technology got cheaper to produce. Nowadays you just
need to know what to buy. In recorded music, the usual problem is no
dynamics because people think compression is actually a good thing. Even with modern releases, depending on what you get, the vinyl versions haven't been touched with that modern nonsense. But that's the fault of the people that think compression is actually a good thing, the same audio could have been put on cd but they don't want it that way. :/
I believe koolaidman9922 said this is good quality for 1983 compared to less professional live videos from this time. I'd love for Metallica shows from this year to be recorded like this.
I was 16 and was at the US Festival for all 3 days, what a blast! I'll never forget it!
Awesome group I was 17❤
I was 19 we're in the park
You lucky f**k, lol
The sunburn took a week to fade
No one is anywhere near the quality of Priest.
Best ever.
So glad I was going to concerts back then. Besides all the scrappy 80s music, we had the best Heavy Metal concerts...Maiden, Priest, Saxon, Metallica , Ozzy, Dio,Motoelrhead all in their prime...Best time to be alive
Rob Halford can be whatever he wants man...his vocals have turned him into a legend...Judas is fucking awesome
Hands down the best Metal Vocalist ever.. bow down before the Priest!!!!!!!
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Let's not forget ronnie james dio
Going to Chicago May 1 to see them at Rosemont theater Illinois and then going to Kalamazoo Michigan to see them at the event events wing center. Oh yeah baby Judas Priest forever flying in from California you got that right?
Bend yer ass more like ya helmet😂
don't bow down in front of Dave Holland, though.
This is one of the best live priest I've ever seen. Wow, top shape vocals, tight as hell bass and beat and rocking guitars...Priest at their prime! Thanks for sharing!
1: Heading out to the highway
2: Metal Gods
3: Breaking the law
4: You've got another thing coming
5: Hell bent for leather
6: Diamonds and rust
7: Victim of changes
Halfords voice was much better in t
Lol.. I was going to say halfords voice was much better around 1988.. Try to find some concerts from the ram it down tour.
Thárik Leonardo Amen
Check out Rising in the East (live) 2005
you may change your mind
A great Show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I saw Judas Priest on August 13, 1988 at the Hampton Coliseum in Virginia. Cinderella opened.
Today listing! Still Awesome! Never die!
Frick yeah, Still screamin'
Awesome group I remember in 1983, I was 17
Well, that was way back in fkng 1983.
Up to now I am still waiting for any other people/bands to bring around such sort of music, feelings, power and dedication!
Now it's up to you each individual, after 40 years, to BREAK the ....
No need quite yet, JP still killin' in 2024!
all these men that hate on this band because Rob is gay .. are in the Closet !! Who cares about the sexual choice of anyone that Rocks like Priest!!!!! or anyone else .......
+Warren552011. Yeah most of the metal bands in the 80s wore tons of leather and spikes as did the fans.
Warren552011 Rob is awesome. That's all.
dude , what's really funny is all the " manly men " who dressed like a gay biker to look not gay , an look more manly, lol, there really weren't too many people who knew back then , i certainly didn't , and i was around for it
i/m not tryin to insult bikers, just sayin it's all the guys i knew who would dress like that because they thought it made them look more like "real men", just the irony is really funny , because they didn't realise he was a london leather boy
***** (and to Warren 552011 too) Dave Holland was convicted in 2004 of indecency with a disabled lad whom he was giving drumming lessons to and was sentenced to 8 years. He was believed to have been released in 2012. He still denies the offence(s) and has said that he is preparing to write at some length to give his side of the story but the evidence was thoroughly unpleasant. Regarding Rob Halford's sexuality - that was an open secret when I got into Hard Rock/Metal in about 1982 (I'm 48 now - time flies...) and it wasn't a problem but I have to say that since then I've had heaps of problems from homosexuals as an adult and the news here in the UK is full of stories of homosexual men molesting boys in historic criminal cases dating back decades and Dave Holland is one such (he is open about his bisexuality). Its not PC to say it but many homosexual men have a thoroughly unpleasant and arrogant attitude as I can personally testify from bitter experience. I'm not suggesting of course that Rob Halford is this type of individual and I've always been an immense fan of his and the band as a whole and people's private sexual behaviour with consenting adults is just that and not an issue for most people myself included but one's view is tainted of gays for the reasons I've outlined.
I'm also a fan of most types of rock and increasingly classical music as I've got older and as a Kate Bush fan and given that Rolf Harris contributed to two of her albums it was especially galling to hear of his predatory attitude towards young girls (he was sentenced to about three years - I can't remember the exact figure) but like Dave Holland his musical contributions cannot be erased from the master tapes even if this were desirable.
I only became aware of the Divinyls as a backpacker around Australia in 1989 and sexy,sensual Chrissy Amphlett singing about "a fine line between pleasure and pain" - oohh!! It was sad to hear of her passing as it was of Jan Kuhnemund of my favourite all-female rock band Vixen whom I love to bits and many other rockers who have left us in recent times. Oh well, keep defending the faith people!!!
anybody else go this show? what a day, huh? god, i miss those many great rock shows at irvine meadows, the forum, long beach, etc...life was good in so cal back in the day for rock concerts...from 1982 thru 1995 i must have gone to 100+ shows!
This was recorded in 1983.! I believe that I was there? I can't find out if it was recorded in the San Bernardino mountains?? It sure looks like it! It was the US festival in 1983. Called Woodstock West! I was there!!!! 3 days! I just can't remember if the Priest was there? And, this video Rocks Metal!!!! The Priests Rocks!!!!!!👍♥️🎼✌️😀🎉.......
Yeah, So. Cal Ricked and Rolled in those years!!!! I lived there from 78-86... I tell folks it wasn't somewhere I lived in my life ,.jt was a lifetime!!!!! Southern California Ricked in thise days!!! I miss it often 🎉😮😢😂😂😂 memories....
Yeah USCI...I saw a couple shiws there. Early eightues...INLY time I took a Limo to a show. Fiur if us ...Don Henley and Santana I believe??? But yeah the Meadows...great place to see an outdoor show!!!!👍✌️♥️🎼🎶🎶🤗😊🎉
I was there on this Sunday only. Lived in Highland CA at the time. About 13 miles away from Devore, where this all happened. I was 19 years old, They opened with Hellion / Electric eye and then right into riding on the wind and Heading out to the Highway so this isn’t exactly the full set. But thanks for posting . Order of appearance was Quiet Riot, Motley Crue, Ozzy(first show with Jake) Judas Priest, Triumph, Scorpions and Van Halen. 20 bucks per ticket. Still have two T-shirts and my ticket stub. They eventually built a concert venue on the same spot that opened under the name Blockbuster Pavilion (as in the video rental store) I saw many shows there including Ozzfests, one with Ozzy and another with Sabbath until I left CA in 2005. Good times.
Grew up in Chicago started seeing Judas Priest in 1976 sad wings of Destiny tour all the way through now currently I live in the city of Angels beautiful California going to see them in Chicago on May 1 at the Rosemont theater, invincible shield tour and going to Kalamazoo Michigan on May 4 to see them as well. Long live Judas Priest, my friend. Oh yeah, the worlds greatest metal band ever yes oh yeah.
Hands down the best band, and performance at this festival!!
Scorpions too❤
Judas Priest always sound great live. I've seen them over the last four decades and they don't disappoint. Was at this show too and man was it hot that Memorial Day weekend over thirty years ago.
I goota know brother! Was this recorded at the US Festival in San Bernardino...if so I was therf for that 3 day,Woodstock West.😊 But, was the Priest there? And, was this that recording???😊🎉👍✌️♥️🎼🎶🎵
Judah Priest a awesome group I remember in 1983, when I was 17.
See children? They are really able to play the music live what they recorded on their albums! Nothing too fancy, just pure and awesome heavy metal! They are the real musicians, not the ones you are worshiping so badly these days... And no, I'm not an old fella, just someone, who love real music...
Repeat after me children: fuck autotune!!
Even I could be a "good" singer with autotune...
Ferenczi László
so could my dog...lol
earlier today i watched a video of priest 2014 victim of changes,... the quality sucked, but if you listen, you can still hear rob hitting some of those notes!!....throw bieber in a mosh pit!!
Warren552011 Thanks! And yes, I was not meant Judas Priest used autotune. They are just talented musicians, thats what they did/do for a living. These days, no matter if you have no talent, but you have protection, you can become a wealthy man. But it is just because of the stupidity of people, that helps these musicians.
I was 17 years old when this was shot and I was hanging onto the rail at the front of the stage. The day was a total roaster...with the only shade on that field being at the front of the stage (under the lighting gantry) or in the shadow of the control booth off in the distance. The air hung heavy with the smell of dust, heat, suntan oil and pot. I had forgotten just how good some of the bands that played this show sounded live...and how vivid everything was.
We all knew that Rob was gay back then, even though he wasn't "out". It didn't matter. He kicked ass then and kicks ass now. Thanks for posting this! It's an awesome memory that came flooding back in while watching it!
Flawless. The greatest performance of Victim Of Changes you will ever see.
No The best version was in 1976 on the sad wings of destiny tour, Chicago, Illinois you better believe it my friend long live Judas Priest forever
Saw them in Providence in the 80’s. Unbelievable show!
Awesome group I remember in 1983, I was 17
K.K. and Tipton are such a great guitar duo.
I friggin loved Priest in the era. They were the absolute best as far as I was concerned. Metal Gods !!!!!
I saw JP in Vancouver 1979, Seattle 1981 and Toronto in October 1982. Absolute heavy metal brilliance, they and Van Halen were the two best bands in the world in the early '80's. Yes that's Dave Holland on drums here.
The greatest voice ever...
Rob Halford - One and Only...THE BEST OF THE BESTS..!!!
Legends never die
When it comes to Priest, they just rock harder🤘
Melhor época do metal sem dúvida nenhuma
Judas Priest is an amazing live band
This is the most beautiful and cool music in the world !!!
spinal tap
This is some amazing quality video/sound for 1983
most amazingt thing i have ever watched
How do you know a band is good? THEY SOUND GREAT LIVE!
Best Judas Priest video I've seen. Rightfully legendary band.
Fukin' epic... I'll say it again, Fukin' epic.... thanx for the load,joined, good day all...
looks like they are shitting in the rain ... kkk ... well in "maciota" making a sound
This band is the fondation of heavy metal as we know it today. Yeah, the lead singer is gay but no one cares because he kicks ass and doesn't shove his sexuality in anyones face! Who fucking cares ??!!
fred estire Exacltty! Same with Freddy Mercury of Queen. If you Rock.....you rock! No one freakin cares about who you love as long as you don't care.
Saw this concert in a small, intimate arena. It was INTENSE. When they rolled the motorcycle out, it shook the whole building, and nobody could breathe. So we lit out lighters.
Thank You for sharing ❤
4☆20☆2024. Just excellence in synchronicity. Better live than the recorded versións. Dave Holland beating on the drums, K.K. and Glenn in unison and Rob Halford prowling on the stage hitting every note on cue and in tone. 4☆20☆2024
ALL BOW TO JUDAS PRIEST THEN AND NOW.
He's fking Rob Halford for fux sake. Age six yet inevitable, for all ov us. As long as he continues to grace every stage on Earth, he gives his all against all adversity. Give him your respect.
I saw these dudes back then on their Screaming tour and it was one of the top 3 loudest and clear concerts I've been to in my life.AC-DC is another one along with Pink Floyd.The bass was just shakin your body and every hit of the bass drum felt like you were getting smacked, it was fantastic. My ears rang for a whole day after that.
If you have a problem with it then why in the fuck would you #1 the comment Al or whatever the hell your name is???
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Mmmmmm!
It was an awesome concert for sure Funk!!
It was an epic day.
The greatest collection of '80s heavy metal bands ever assembled, outside of Castle Donnington's Monsters of Rock!
Get em' Glenn.
00:36 Heading Out To The higway
04:57 Metal Gods
09:25 Breaking The Law
12:26 You've Got Another Thing Comin
23:00 Hell Bent For Leather
27:30 Diamonds & Rust
31:08 Victim of Changes
Thanx
Just appreciate Judas Priest as one of the best /masters of heavy metal and not discussing any members private life outside music.
I was at this concert at Glen Helen park in San Berdo.... Priest was incredible, but I thought the Scorpions absolutely killed it. That being said, was the best Cali concert I had ever seen... and I saw Deep Purple on their Perfect Stranger Reunion tour in Long Beach...
Priest's sound and performance is so good it's almost like a music video. Superb band.
I SAW IRON MAIDEN OPEN FOR JUDAS PRIEST IN 1982, MAIDENS BEAST TOUR AND PRIESTS VENGEANCE TOUR...FANTASTIC SHOW.
two of my favorite bands, you could say I'm a bit jealous!
Damn! That's an amazing concert lineup. The only thing that would have made it better for me would have been seeing Iron Maiden when Paul Di'anno was in his prime. Bruce did some truly amazing stuff and the band was more commercially successful during his tenure, but I still prefer Paul.
Bill Mason
I love many of their songs during Paul's days as front man, but I have to say that Bruce is a better singer IMO. There was a live album--Live Killers, I think--that was just awesome!
Sigh Co. Bassist Beast over Hammersmith, the live album with Bruce is amazing!
Sigh Co. Bassist I can totally respect opinions on both sides of the coin regarding Iron Maiden front men. My preference for Paul has a lot to do with the punk element the band had during his tenure. I liked the rougher edge he brought to their music and presentation. Both were great front men though, and Bruce has aged much more gracefully.
1. Heading Out To The Highway
2. Metal Gods
3. Breaking The Law
4. You've Got Another Thing Comin'
5. Hell Bent For Leather
6. Diamonds And Rust
7. Victim of changes
this is metal perfection.. down the hats to Metal Gods!!!
SO glad they grabbed Scott Travis from Racer X !!!! Judas got better & better as time rolled on.
Can't stop watching this....effing epic
Greatest singer in metal history
THAT'S WHAT EVERYONE KNOWS, HALFORD IS THE BEST SINGER PERIOD.
Tim "the ripper" Owen is far away better.
This is the most insane shit I've ever read. Literally any of his contemporaries are better. This is such mediocre metal that does not stand the test of time.
He's one of the top five for sure, but greatest? Come on. You didn't hear Dio or Bruce Dickinson not staying in tune. Halford misses the note multiple times during one song.
@MikkoVille true but to be fair, you don't go to a concert to see them play perfectly lol
Sounds and musicians from late 60's through mid 80's will never be outdone. So much talent on the road full time - man did they ever learn their chops! And the cream just kept rising. Keep trying youngsters the bar has been set VERY high!
The Best❤❤ best live petformance ever.. Halford is on Fire, those guitars, that bassist doesn't stop, the drums OUTSTANDING! Metal God's...
Это величайшая группа всех времен!
That intro on Victim Of Changes to this day still gives me goose bumps !
I remember living with these guys. Next door we were neighbors. ❤Judas priest 2:58
What a crowd. They filled up the whole valley. Great performance. The high water mark of heavy metal.
EPIC!
This is not the Alpine Valley, Wisconsin, this is San Bernideno, California I was there!
Cool. I was at this concert festival. I was in the Marines at the time. I also went to the 82, US festival. From Sioux City,Ia.
My 1st Priest Show was in 1984, Dortmund, Germanym I was 20....after 40 years I still go and see them😊
This not the full show. The complete setlist is this:
The Hellion
Electric Eye
Riding on the Wind
Heading Out to the Highway
Metal Gods
Breaking the Law
Diamonds & Rust
(Joan Baez cover)
Victim of Changes
Living After Midnight
The Green Manalishi (With the Two Pronged Crown)
(Fleetwood Mac cover)
Screaming for Vengeance
You've Got Another Thing Comin'
Hell Bent for Leather
Probably the best year for rock IMO.
18 and was loving it.
Devore heat, wading through wasted high stream of cool water,fighting our way to the front. worth every moment in forgotten time. Priest!
A great performance, Rob Alford and the whole band at their peak right here is right. Oh my God just moved to LA in 1983 for that one you better believe it Judas Priest forever invincible shield tour 2024. Heading to Chicago May 1 to see him at Rosemont theater and then going to Kalamazoo Michigan to see the May 4 event swing center…✔️😎
So damn good.
Amazing quality for a video from over 30 years ago. This band just rocked it hard, would love to have a time machine and go to this show :) Because you can't see anything like this ion 2015 anymore.
they have such a killer fucking sound those guitar and bass are perfect.man this is awesome
I saw Priest in 1982-1983..screaming for Vengeance tour...ONE OF THE BEST CONCERTS EVER!
Judas Priest is Heavy Metal. Everyone else is a copy =)
gay metal
***** vaya gusano jajajajaja
You've been blessed!!!
kilmister1970 thank you, I truly have
23:00 when the motorcycle comes out is the best. Awesome gig, Priest at their best.
I was there on Heavy Metal Sunday, Memorial Day Weekend 1983. Man I was 17 years old at the time, where does the time go? It was a GREAT experience to have been at the "US" Festival '83. ROCK ON!!!!
I was there at The "US" Festival '83 on Heavy Metal Sunday 32 years ago :) ROCK ON!!!!!!!
MrMegaFredZeppelin Damn it! I was sperm back then! I gota travel back in time to 1967 and tell my dad to get to work.
MrMegaFredZeppelin I was there too! I just turned 21! Best concert ever!
I was there.
It was one hell of a party!!
Judas Priest is a real classic heavy metal band, I fucking love these guys! Never getting tired of listening to good old JP! Rob is a Metal God, and will always be! When im watching these live sets, I want so badly to invent a time machine to go back in time just to see these magnificent rockers to do what they love most: TO ROCK THE WORLD!
I was in the middle of grade school and we talked about priest then. Now I like them even better live.
Woah...just came from the Crue performance on that day to this video...
Its like night and day, Priest were already so matured
Oh man, you nailed it with that comment!
DukeDolman for me ,never
Very Nice Judas Priest Forever!!
That was back in my good days, brings fond memories!
1983 first drumset, I learned this album and JP was my first concert... Memories
press 3 over and over.
9 is even better !
***** cmon, man. better than halford doing a face? haha
marfa
jesus, i had no idea you could even do that. thanks, mate.
thanks for the tip. found that if you hit the other numbers, they are percentages of the video (i.e. 4 = 40%). Zero starts it over.
They should've played later in the day, with the Scorpions. Moved VanHalen out of the headliner spot, made Judas Priest and The Scorpions closing acts. Now, it's hotter than hell, the sun is in the eyes of the crowd. Good time for the VanHalen clown show. Let the bands that came to play on the highest level have the better night spots!
Absolutely! Give VH their million and put em' on during the day.
AC DC woulda been a better headliner
I agree, VH was wasted by the time they finally hit the stage and people were filing out in a hurry. The Scorps, Priest and Triumph all blew Van Halen away.
marshjvm I saw VH in my hometown, David Lee Roth only sang 1/2 the lyrics & not always in synch with the music. That's why I will always give credit to bands that put effort into their live show. Queen at Live Aid, another band that showed up to deliver!
THOSE DAYS of JUDAS PRIEST ARE INSANE ,,, ROB ..HIGH ...THE GUITAR PLAYERS ARE IN A DIVINE METAL SOUND
the ZOOT Channel LOVES IT
I would love to have a band like this!!
Espetacular Halford é o melhor vocal do Heavy Metal junto c Ronnie James Dio !
Judas priest seen them 5 times. My band is the priest
"Land of the Metal Gods" has a respective all-time groove, rip, vocal, and vibe. What a tune!
Saw priest the other night what an incredible band .
Victim of changes is my top song absolutely cracking its there with stairway/ bohemian/ the chain and albatross iconic masterpieces.
Thank goodness there is a Rob halford in this world what a human being .
Wow that is A LOT of people!!
Damn does he look different from back then. I know people age but holy shit he doesn't look like himself whatsoever except the eyes. All he does now is sing into the mic with his head down with shades on and a cane. I saw him on golden gods awards and almost cried. Here he is into it and looking at his fans, smiling and loving life. I miss the old Rob :( Still bad ass. Rock on dude.
Yeah, I get the feeling that he's more interested in focusing on the lyrics and his singing, instead of the audience and the rest of the band. He still kicks ass tho.
In contrast, he maintained his voice, that saying if it didn't get better. the guy can sing.
si no lo sabes cantar con la cabeza abajo aprieta sus pulmones dándole mas potencia a la vos muchos usan esa técnica para cantar sin ánimos de ofender saludos
Eduardo Cassiano
Rob's voice is shot. He admitted it during the end of Halford Resurrection Tour, on his site that he no longer can do much of the JP work without a growl. There is no vibratto and soul left in his voice, today. Time to retire.
He sounds terrible here because of drugs and heavy drinking during the US Festival.
I'll take an older Halford with half his old range and Priest with Ritchie over any young scruffy lookin' act "in their prime" anytime and gladly throw my money at them! The charisma and stage presence this band has never ages. This is why they are so respected by their peers. I hope they never quit.
I was there with backstage passes and I can be seen in the area between the stage and the fence taking pictures. I had gone to the show for three bands but all were incredible. Judas blew the crowd into dust. The Scorpions and VH were also beyond belief.
Rob was just sooooooo amazing...So unique and special !
00:54
Mick Jigger
Put down the lotion and pull your pants up.
tparnelli ☺lol
Metal Mania...
Agreed
I was lucky enough to be at this event. The two bands with dual guitarists sounded tons better than the single guitar guys. Priest and Scorpions were the best on that day, with Triumph a close third.
wow! thanks for that. Priest looks like they owned the Festival. Lucky you!
YOU KIDDING ME FRICKIN PRIEST, US LIVE! WHAT A BAND WHAT A VOICE. ALL THUMBS UP. THANKS FOR ALL THE MEMORIES! METAL LIVES ON....
Niesamowity koncert rok 83 jeszcze mnie na świecie nie było. Ależ to były czasy jak dla mnie na dzisiejsze standardy to jest Kosmos tak kosmos i nie widzę tego inaczej😊